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Combining 2 peptide inhibitors might block tumour growth
— 15 Mar 2011 21:11 | HealthA new study suggests that combining two experimental anticancer peptide agents might simultaneously block formation of new tumour blood vessels while also inhibiting the growth of tumour…
Ohio State study: Targeted ovarian cancer therapy not cost-effective
— 8 Mar 2011 14:44 | HealthAn analysis conducted by Ohio State University cancer researchers has found that adding the targeted therapy bevacizumab to the treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer is…
A small subset of normal white blood cells gives rise to a rare leukaemia, study shows
— 2 Mar 2011 13:44 | HealthNew research has identified a small subset of normal white blood cells in the body that gives rise to a rare incurable form of leukaemia…
Rituximab and fludarabine produce long-term remissions in CLL
— 26 Feb 2011 17:54 | HealthNew research shows that a less-toxic combination of a targeted immune-based drug and a chemotherapy drug can produce long-term remissions in some chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients.…
Molecular network influences development of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
— 26 Jan 2011 18:58 | HealthA study shows for the first time that the three most common chromosome changes seen in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia disrupt a molecular network that includes several important genes…
Virus might fight brain tumours better if armed with bacterial enzyme, study shows
— 14 Jan 2011 16:17 | HealthNew research shows that oncolytic viruses, which are engineered to destroy cancer cells, might be more effective in treating deadly brain tumours if equipped with an enzyme that helps…
Study provides molecular rationale for combining targeted agents to treat breast cancer
— 14 Jan 2011 15:26 | HealthA new study by Ohio State University cancer researchers provides a rational for treating breast cancer by combining two kinds of targeted agents, one that inhibits an overactive, cancer-causing…
Tumour cells in blood may signal worse prognosis in head and neck cancer patients
— 3 Jan 2011 19:44 | HealthA new study suggests that the presence of tumour cells in the circulating blood of patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck may predict disease recurrence and reduced…
Our normal genetics may influence cancer growth, too
— 11 Nov 2010 12:44 | HealthThe genes we possess not only determine the colour of our eyes and hair and how our bodies grow, they might also influence the changes that occur in tumours when we develop cancer…
New tumour proteins may identify a range of cancers early
— 22 Oct 2010 18:40 | HealthA new study led by Ohio State University cancer researchers describes a novel cancer-specific protein that is present in a broad range of cancer types and at all stages of tumour development,…